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The Outreach Literacy Van offers:

    • Storytimes, scavenger hunts and Trail Tales for all ages out in the community;
    • Pop-up libraries with materials you can check out on the spot;
    • Help with the Library’s online resources on your mobile devices;
    • Virtual programs for schools:
      • Tinkercad 3D design and Printing (grade 5-6)
      • Library storytime for your kindergarten class
    • Trail Tales your school can borrow.

Contact the Community Outreach Librarian for information or to book a Library outreach program: 780-459-1549 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Find all Outreach programs and pop-up locations on our programs calendar.

Subscribe to our monthly Check it Out newsletter for Library programs and news.

Subscribe to our monthly Educators Newsletter for more information about supports for teachers and homeschool families.

Interested in bringing the library to your neighbourhood? There are countless ways to connect with your neighbours:

  • Borrow one of our Neighbourhood Connection kits;
  • Explore this staff-curated list, of Library materials about building community;
  • Start your own book club with our Bookclub Kits;
  • Join the SAPL Seed Library;
  • Take an online course together! Choose from a selection of eLearning options;
  • Borrow a Trail Tale to put up in your neighbourhood;
  • Plan a neighbourhood walk where you look for seasonal flora and fauna, guided by our Neighbourhood Nature videos;
  • Check out the Tech Talks for short videos that teach you how to use a variety of Library resources. Gather some friends and neighbours and learn together!

Upcoming Events

Title: Storytime in the Park - Babies
From: 9:15am Friday, May 22
To: 9:45am Friday, May 22
Location: Community Outreach
Description:

Join us in the Lions Park for a morning of stories, singing, and playing!

We'll be in the Lions Park on Fridays for a special storytime just for babies. Bring a blanket and join us in a shady spot. 

No registration required.

Geared to babies under 18 months.

Location: 21 Sir Winston Churchill Ave

All activities are weather dependent. In the case of extreme weather or poor air quality this event will be cancelled. Please check here or on our social media for updates.
Title: Storytime in the Park - Family
From: 10:00am Friday, May 22
To: 10:30am Friday, May 22
Location: Community Outreach
Description:

Join us in the Lions Park for a morning of stories, singing, and playing! 

We'll be in the Lions Park on Fridays for a Family Storytime. Bring a blanket and join us in a shady spot. We have a 30 minute storytime follow by playtime, crafts, and a trail tale along the river.

No registration required.

Location: 21 Sir Winston Churchill Ave

All activities are weather dependent. In the case of extreme weather or poor air quality this event will be cancelled. Please check here or on our social media for updates.
Title: Family Storytime @ Ironwood Estates Retirement Residence
From: 10:30am Tuesday, May 26
To: 11:30am Tuesday, May 26
Location: Community Outreach
Description:

Join us for a fun filled morning at the Ironwood Estates Retirement Residence. We'll have songs, stories, dancing and more!

We will be sharing our program with friends from Ironwood Estates.

This is a drop in program - no registration required.

Location: 40 Ironwood Point